NAD has a distinct reputation for creating some of the best performing budget amplifiers of all time. The lineage is impressive, all the way from the 3020 of 1978 to the current C 328, with many “Best Amp” awards and five-star reviews along the way. The C 316BEE lived up to expectations, garnering multiple accolades including an EISA award for ‘Best Product 2008-2009’ and top recommendations from the world’s leading audio publications. With the resurgence of vinyl we decided to update the design by including NAD’s highly acclaimed RIAA phono stage. This sophisticated circuit combines low noise with high overload margins to eliminate noise and distortion. RIAA equalization is extremely accurate (a rarity at this price) and there is even an infrasonic filter to reject airborne vibrations that can cause parasitic feedback.

NAD C316BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier:
Type: Analog Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Amplifier Topology: Class A/B (NAD PowerDrive™)

Power Output (Continuous, both channels driven):
Continuous Output Power: 40W per channel into 8Ω and 4Ω (20Hz-20kHz at rated THD)
Clipping Power (at 1kHz 0.1% THD): >45W in 8Ω, >60W in 4Ω
IHF Dynamic Power: 90W into 8Ω, 120W into 4Ω, 170W into 2Ω
Power Bandwidth: 5Hz - 50kHz (±3dB)

Distortion & Performance (General):
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Speaker Out: <0.03% (250mW to 40W, 8Ω and 4Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Phono In: <0.03% (1W to 40W, 8Ω and 4Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Line/Headphone: <0.03% in 300Ω at 2V out
Frequency Response (Line/Speaker): ±0.3 dB (20Hz – 20kHz, Tone Defeat ON)
Frequency Response (Phono, RIAA deviation): +0.3 dB (20Hz – 20kHz, Tone Defeat ON)
Tone Control Range: Treble: ±5dB at 10kHz, Bass: ±8dB at 100Hz
Damping Factor: >200 (ref. 8Ω, 1kHz)
Channel Separation: >70 dB at 1kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Line In / Speaker Out: >95 dB (A-weighted, 500mV input, ref. 1W out in 8Ω)
Line In / Headphone Out: >100 dB (A-weighted, 32Ω, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
Phono In / Speaker Out: >75 dB with IHF MM cartridge (A-weighted, ref. 5mV input)

Line Input, Speaker Out Section:
Input Sensitivity (for 40W in 8Ω): 200 mV
Maximum Input Level: 4.3V (1kHz THD 0.1%)

Phono Input Section (with optional module):
Input Sensitivity (for 40W in 8Ω): 2.95 mV
Maximum Input Level: 71 mV (1kHz THD 0.1%)
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ (standard for MM)

Line Input, Headphone Out Section:
Output Impedance: 8 Ω

Input Section:
Analog Inputs: 4 × Line Level (RCA), 1 × Moving Magnet (MM) Phono (optional via MDC)
Input Sensitivity (Line): 300mV (standard), 200mV (for rated power)
Input Impedance (Line): 47 kΩ
Input Impedance (Phono): 47 kΩ

Output Section:
Pre-Out: 1 × Fixed (RCA)
Headphone Output: 6.35mm (1/4") Jack (on front panel)
Speaker Outputs: 5-way Binding Posts (supports one pair)

General Specifications:
Power Supply: Linear Power Supply with Custom Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption: 280W maximum, <0.5W Standby
Standby Power: <0.5 W
Dimensions (W×H×D): 435mm × 90mm × 285mm (17 1/8" × 3 9/16" × 11 1/4")
Net Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Shipping Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)
Finish: Brushed Aluminum Front Panel (Black)

Included Accessories:
Remote Control (optional, not standard), Power Cable (IEC), User Manual

Additional Features:
Soft Clipping: NAD Soft Clipping™ circuit
Preamp Out: Fixed level output for system expansion
Front Panel Controls: Volume, Source Selection, Power, Headphone Jack
Speaker Switching: A/B speaker selector (front panel button)
Tone Controls: Defeatable Bass and Treble controls
Input Naming: Pre-labeled inputs (CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape)